"Kenji, which opened in late 2023, is one of the most exciting new sushi restaurants to open in New Orleans in recent years. What started as a pop-up specializing in 15 to 17-course omakase in the International House Hotel has grown into a (hopefully) permanent restaurant, adding a la carte menu items and paired cocktails from the hotel's acclaimed Loa bar. It’s from chef Matthew Nguyen, previously the head chef at the wonderful Yakuza House, who is a master at his craft after 14 years of experience, culminating at Kenji in pristine sashimi, nigiri, maki, and more." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell